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The Weight of Things : Philosophy and the Good Life

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The Weight of Things explores the hard questions of our daily lives, examining both classic and contemporary accounts of what it means to lead 'the good life.'

  • Looks at the views of philosophers such as Aristotle, the Stoics, Mill, Nietzsche, and Sartre as well as contributions from other traditions, such as Buddhism
  • Incorporates key arguments from contemporary philosophers including Peter Singer, Martha Nussbaum, Robert Nozick, John Finnis, and Susan Wolf
  • Uses examples from biography, literature, history, movies and media, and the news
  • Gives a fresh perspective on the hard questions of our daily lives
  • An engaging read; an excellent book for both students and general readers

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  • ISBN-13: 9781405160773
  • ISBN-10: 1405160772
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
  • Publish Date: April 2007
  • Dimensions: 9.03 x 6.39 x 0.81 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.92 pounds
  • Page Count: 192

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